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The annual Sundance Square FREE outdoor movie series, Movie Nights in the Plaza, kicks off tonight with the movie Cars! Each Wednesday evening through July, the lovely new Sundance Square Plaza will convert to an outdoor movie theater and will feature classic box-office family hits on a giant outdoor screen. Movies will start at dusk, around 8:30/9:00 PM.

Weekly Movie Night Schedule:

May 28 Cars

June 4 Frozen

June 11 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

June 18 Enchanted

June 25 Father of the Bride

July 2 Ratatouille

July 9 Finding Nemo

July 16 Mary Poppins

July 23 The Muppets

July 30 Back to the Future

Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket to be sure you have a comfy spot to sit. “To-go” food items from the Sundance Square restaurants may be brought to the plaza, but Sundance Square kindly requests that you do not bring other outside food, drinks or coolers. Please also leave your pets in the comfort and safety of your home.

Details, detailsWhat: Learn more about Sundance Square’s FREE outdoor Movie Series, Movie Nights in the Plaza, here.Where: Sundance Square Plaza ~ bordered by 4th Street, Houston Street, 3rd Street and Commerce. Parking is FREE after 5 p.m. at many Sundance Square parking lots and garages. Click here to find available FREE parking options.When: Movies take place every Wednesday through July around dusk (8:30 to 9:00pm).Cost: FREE!

Ferre Restaurant is offering 50% OFFALL New Menu Items!If you are looking for a nice dinner on the town this evening, take a look at Ferre Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth, across the street from Bass Hall. Starting at 4pm (until close ~ Tuesday, September 25), ALL new menu items on their Italian-Tuscan inspired menu will be offered at HALF OFF.

Details, detailsWhat: Learn more about Ferre Ristorante’s 50% Off special here.When: Tuesday, September 25, 2012. 4:00PM to close.Where:215 E. 4th Street. Downtown Fort Worth, across from the Bass
Performance Hall, off Sundance Square. Get directions here.

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE USS Fort Worth Commissioning Watch Party ~ Join the fun at Sundance Square as the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after our city is commissioned.

FREE Fort Worth Day in the District ~ Get FREE admission to world-class museums & cultural district destinations.

The state-of-the-art littoral combat ship (LCS) – the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after our city – will be commissioned in Galveston, and you can watch the festivities live on the big screen beginning at Sundance Square’s Gateway Parking Lot. Family fun will be provided by Clowning Around Entertainment throughout the morning.

Details, detailsWhat: Learn more about the USS Fort Worth Commissioning watch party at Sundance Square, here. Find out more about the USS Fort Worth ship, here.Where: Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square ~ bordered by 4th Street, Houston Street, 5th Street and Throckmorton Street. Saturday, parking is FREE at many Sundance Square parking lots and garages. Click hereto find available FREE parking options.When: Saturday, September 22, 9:30am to 12:30pmCost: FREE. You can rent a chair and purchase food if you wish.

Tomorrow, Fort Worth’s cultural side will shine during its 7th annual
Day in the District. Nine museum and cultural district destinations will offer FREE admission and FREE family friendly performances, activities, and other
special events all day.

Details, detailsWhat:Read our post from earlier in the week for more information, here
or go to the Day in the District website here.There are lots of choices on how to spend your time at each venue.Where:For a map and location details,go here.
When:Saturday, September 22, 2012 ~ Click here for the complete scheduleof special programs and venue events.Cost:FREE at all locations!

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington…Friday through Sunday ~ September 21-23

Join your family and friends for a FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of the Fall series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, country and even reggae.

:: Preservation is the Art of the City ~ Last Weekend!…Now Through September 22

Preservation is the Art of the City is a 2-week public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. This will be the last weekend of this non-profit gallery event which promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.

Details, detailsWhat:For more info, go to the Preservation is the Art of the City website.When: Now through September 22, 2012Monday-Friday 9:00am — 5:00pm & Saturday 10:00am — 5:00pmWhere: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy StreetCost:FREE to attend

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium…Saturday, September 22, 2012

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for a FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies.

Details, detailsWhat: For more info about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.When: Saturday, Sept. 22 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PMWhere: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click herefor directions.Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star-gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to navigate the night sky, visit this link.

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, DetailsWhat: For more information, visit theCowtown Opry website.When: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.Where:The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma Sunday, September 23

Improve your kitchen skills!
This week’s technique lesson at Williams Sonoma will demonstrate braising, a technique that transforms relatively tough cuts of meats and fibrous vegetables into tender, full-flavored fare. Learn how to braise correctly ~ from which pan to use to how to adjust a recipe if you are making it on the stove, in the oven or in an electric slow cooker and more.

Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

The USS Fort Worth Commissioning Support Committee is sponsoring a Watch Party in Sundance Square on Saturday, September 22. The state-of-the-art littoral combat ship (LCS) – the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after our city – will be commissioned in Galveston.

Come watch the festivities live on the big screen beginning at 10am on Sundance Square’s Gateway Parking Lot. Family fun will be provided by Clowning Around Entertainment throughout the morning. Attendees may purchase food and beverages at Oliver’s Fine Foods, directly across the street at the corner of 4th & Throckmorton. Chairs will be available for rent or you may bring your own.

Details, detailsWhat: Learn more about the USS Fort Worth Commissioning watch party at Sundance Square, here. Learn more about the USS Fort Worth ship, here.Where: Gateway Parking Lot in Sundance Square ~ bordered by 4th Street, Houston Street, 5th Street and Throckmorton Street. Saturday, parking is FREE at many Sundance Square parking lots and garages. Click hereto find available FREE parking options.When: Saturday, September 22, 9:30am to 12:30pmCost: FREE. You can rent a chair and purchase food if you wish.

Don’t forget ~ the last day of Sundance Square’s 2012 FREE outdoor movie series, Stars under the Stars, takes place Thursday, June 28, with the movie Mission Impossible. Gateway Parking Lot will be converted to an outdoor movie theatre and a fun spot to enjoy the action-packed feature, Mission Impossible. Old fashioned style hand fans will even be provided (way to go Sundance Square!). Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Or if you like, folding chairs will also be available for a $2 rental fee. Gates open at 7:30pm with the show starting at dusk (around 9pm).

“To-go” food items from the Sundance Square restaurants may be brought onto the lot but Sundance Square kindly requests that you do not bring in other outside food, drinks or coolers. Please also leave your pets in the comfort and safety of your home.

Do your children enjoy being creative? Drop by the Sid Richardson Museum next Wednesday, June 20th, for a FREE art making event, Kids At The Sid. Kids will learn about the museum’s collection which features American West artwork by Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington. They’ll also have fun creating their own artworks in the museum’s studio classroom.

Details, detailsWhat:Go hereto learn more about the Kids at the Sid family fun museum art event. No reservations required, but do note that parents must remain with their children.When: Wednesday June 20, 2012 ~ 1:00-4:00PMWhere: The Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square,
309 Main Street in Downtown Fort WorthCost: FREE

Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square’s 2012 FREE outdoor movie series, Stars under the Stars, kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, June 7, with the movie Cars. Each Thursday evening in June, the Gateway Parking Lot (bordered by 4th St., Houston, 5th St., and Throckmorton) will convert to an outdoor movie theatre and will feature classic box-office hits on a giant 40′ x 20′ Airscreen. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Or if you like, folding chairs will also be available for a $2 rental fee. Gates open at 7:30pm with the show starting at dusk (around 9pm).

Weekly Movie Night Schedule:

June 7 Cars

June 14 Secretariat

June 21 Hugo

June 28 Mission Impossible

“To-go” food items from the Sundance Square restaurants may be brought onto the lot but Sundance Square kindly requests that you do not bring in other outside food, drinks or coolers. Please also leave your pets in the comfort and safety of your home.

Details, detailsWhat: Learn more about Sundance Square’s FREE outdoor Movie Series,Stars Under the Stars, here.Where: Gateway Parking Lot ~ bordered by 4th Street, Houston Street, 5th Street and Throckmorton Street. Parking is FREE after 5 p.m. at all Sundance Square parking lots and garages. Click hereto find available FREE parking options.When: Movies take place every Thursday in June around dusk (about 9pm).
Gates open at 7:30pm. See movie schedule, here. Cost: FREE. You can rent a chair for $2 if you wish.